Fabricator/Welder

Working hours: 46 hours per week - Mixed Day/Night shifts (Set shifts may be considered)

Nights - 18.30-6.30 ( MON TO THURS )

Days - 7.00-17.30 (MON TO THURS) / 7.00-13.00 (FRI)

Salary: £33k with an extra 3k on top for shift allowance. 

Job type: Permanent 

Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

As a welder fabricator, you will be responsible for joining different metals using a variety of techniques. Duties may include cutting and welding materials according to technical drawings, occasional  tests may be required depending on client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Various aspects of welding & fabrication
• Interpret engineering drawings for parts to be fabricated/welded
• General mechanical skills
• Ensure production timings are met
• Create specific weldment set- ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
• Rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
• Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Education & Training

• Apprentice trained or time served fabricator/welder with proven experience (Preferred)
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills (preferred)
• Specific technical or vocational training or certification (preferred)

Knowledge & Experience 

• Ability to weld manually using both GMAW & GTAW processes
• Robotic welding (advantageous)
• Experience in the use of overhead crane would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience in exotic materials such as: duplex and austenitic steels but not limited to

Skills & Abilities

• Able to work from engineering drawings and work under minimal supervision to reasonable timescales
• Exceptionally high personal standards, taking pride in the quality of your work
• Hard working and motivated
• Ability to work effectively and use own initiative
• High attention to detail
• Work in a team environment and respect all teammates
• Manual handling

Benefits:

- Yearly pay reviews

- Extra holiday with service

Please call Charlotte on or email for more information.